SMX: Lawrence Wins Playoff 1 in Truncated Postseason Opener

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

SMX: Lawrence Wins Playoff 1 in Truncated Postseason Opener

Concord, N.C., Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence kicked off the postseason with a victory at Playoff 1 of the 2025 SMX World Championship™. The two-moto format of the postseason was interrupted by lightening near the zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Both classes scored their overall results based solely on their first moto finishes due to the second motos being called because of continued lightening in the area and diminishing daylight. Jett Lawrence, the defending two-time SMX World Champion and recently-crowned 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, led from start to finish in the single 20-mintue plus one lap 450SMX Class moto.

The SMX Next class, comprised of up-and-coming amateur athletes, completed their qualifying earlier in the day and were ready to compete in their one-moto format. Due to the event being called early, the young racers will now line up according to their Concord qualifying results – on Friday, September 12^th in St. Louis at The Dome at America’s Center. The class will then compete on Saturday in St. Louis as planned for the SMX Next World Championship race.

Earning second place overall at Charlotte was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton; he gained 22 points toward the ultimate championship title after coming in seeded in sixth position. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac recovered from a late-race crash while running in second position to nab the final spot on the podium. In the 250SMX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan benefitted from his strong drive to win; he pushed for the moto victory, not then knowing it would pay full event points after the second motos being called.

First place 450SMX Class - Jett Lawrence. — First place 450SMX Class – Jett Lawrence.

“It’s getting to the point where it’s just close to the limit, because right now you can’t really push the track at all. It can catch you really quickly if you compress the suspension too hard, and [if you] clip those ruts, especially. So, you’re just trying to play it smart and run the risk versus reward [balance]. So [I was] just really trying to get a flow and keep my laps as consistent as possible.” – Jett Lawrence, following Moto 1.

Second place 450SMX Class - Chase Sexton — Second place 450SMX Class – Chase Sexton

“It’s funny, I thought I had the Holeshot, and I just blew the first turn. Jett got underneath me, and I was probably 4th or 5th behind Ken [Roczen] and just had to work my way up. Eli went down, which gave me a gift, but I felt pretty good actually. I felt like I was gelling with the track. I’m not gonna lie, it’s probably one of the sketchiest tracks I’ve ever ridden, just with the kickers and all these weird things, and the dirt is so soft. So, I was trying to not be conservative, but try and be safe as well. Jett rode awesome. I reeled him in a little bit, but he’s pretty smart, and we were gauging each other. So, good moto, and [I’ll] try and get another good start, try and hold it this time, and see what we can do.” – Chase Sexton, after the moto, when riders expected a second moto later in the day.

Third place 450SMX Class - Eli Tomac — Third place 450SMX Class – Eli Tomac

“I’m not sure if it was [too much] acceleration or if it was the front end that tucked there; either way I was maybe a little impatient. I moved out [to a different line] after that, I should have been using the cushion. Try to live and learn. Overall, felt really good… The back motocross section is something like I’ve never seen. It’s fun, it’s technical, but at the same time it is gnarly.” – Eli Tomac, asked about what caused his tip-over in the race.

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Haiden Deegan Captures 250SMX Class Victory and Extends Title Points Lead

In 250SMX Class racing, two-time SMX World Champion in the class Haiden Deegan recovered from a poor start to start the post-season with a dominating win. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker nabbed the holeshot and pulled a huge gap on the field. Hammaker gave up the top spot with two laps remaining but held off Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen at the end. Due to a cross-flag penalty, Kitchen was docked one position and was awarded fourth place in the moto. Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda, who crashed early during a pass attempt for the lead, recovered brilliantly from outside the top ten to take the final podium spot.

First place 250SMX Class - Haiden Deegan — First place 250SMX Class – Haiden Deegan

“If they want to send us in the mud, that’s cool. Either way, we’re chillin’. I’m a racer, we’ll figure it out. I mean, I’ve heard a lot of people complaining about the track today, which I think is BS because we’re professional athletes and I think you got to figure it out. So, no problem with the track and if we gotta race, we gotta race, and if we don’t then I’ll take the dub. I’m not gonna say it was an easy dub, because it was a hard race.” – Haiden Deegan, interviewed during the weather delay.

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SMX World Championship Playoff 2 will deliver more racing excitement next Saturday, September 13^th, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO. The city has hosted 26 Monster Energy AMA Supercross events but this will be the first postseason event at the venue that is renowned by racers for its excellent dirt. The intensity ratchets up with a double points payout in St. Louis, which is followed by the triple-payout Final on Saturday, September 20^th when the Championship returns to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. When the dust settles on the season, the 450SMX Champion will receive a one-million-dollar payout, and the 250SMX World Champion will take home a $500,000 title win payout.

Every event in the SMX World Championship gives race fans incredible access to the athletes and the race team paddock. For fans looking for the ultimate race experience, nothing tops a SMX World Championship postseason race. General admission tickets, camping & travel packages, and VIP-level access opportunities are available now for the final two races of the series. Please go to supermotocross.com for more information.

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ASBK: Waters Extends Lead As Ecstatic West Lands Winning Blow

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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ASBK: Waters Extends Lead As Ecstatic West Lands Winning Blow

Veterans Josh Waters and Anthony West were the stars of a challenging round six of the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) at Phillip Island on September 7.

Waters (McMartin Racing Ducati) and West (Addicted to Track Yamaha) shared victories in the two 11-lap races, the first one held on a wet circuit before conditions cleared in the afternoon as West broke through for his first win in the SW-Motech Superbike class – one day after also setting his maiden pole position.

Broc Pearson (DesmoSport Ducati) was also mightily impressive at Phillip Island, with his 2-3 scorecard securing third overall.

With Waters’ main championship rival Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team) unable to produce his normal front-running deeds, Waters has now extended his lead in the championship to 69pts (306 to 237) with two rounds remaining. West (234pts) is circling in third position ahead of round seven at One Raceway in Goulburn from October 3-5.

“That was a wild day, and in race two a lot of the other riders had nothing to lose, while I have a lot on my mind in terms of the championship,” said Waters. “I was getting carved up like a Sunday roast, but I was happy with the result and I’d like to thank my team and all of our sponsors for their support.”

Meanwhile, it was all about pure adulation for West.

“I don’t remember too much about race two, as there was just so much going on,” he said. “But some of the young guys were making me angry, which really fired me up to get the job done.

“This weekend has been awesome on so many levels.”

For Phillip Island results and updated championship standings, click here.

Round six of the Australian Superbike Championship is supported by the Victorian Government via its Significant Sporting Events Program.

SW-Motech Superbike race one

It was a just-in-time final salvo from Waters, who won his ninth SW-Motech Superbike race of an extraordinarily impressive season after passing long-time leader Pearson on the final blast down Gardner Straight. The final margin was 0.094 seconds after 11 laps on the sodden Phillip Island layout.

“I had so many moments in that race – I would have liked Broc to have slowed down!” said Waters.

Glenn Allerton – grimacing with an injured back which saw him sit out qualifying – was a brilliant third on his Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati after starting from the back of the grid.

Pearson (#11) and Waters (#1) left the SW-Motech Superbike race one field in their wake. Photo by *RbMotoLens*

West was fourth from Jones, Jonathan Nahlous (Omega Racing Team Yamaha), Oscar O’Donovan (Scott’s Motorcycles Kawasaki) in a stunning ASBK debut, and Ryan Yanko (Addicted to Track Yamaha).

Troy Herfoss (Yamaha Racing Team) didn’t make the start after a crash on his out lap – suffering a minor injury which was enough to end his day before it really got started – while others to get caught out in the slick conditions included Max Stauffer (Yamaha), Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha), Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati) and Ty Lynch (Yamaha).

Thirteen of the 18 riders made the distance.

Glenn Allerton shook off a crook back to finish third in race one. Photo by RbMotoLens.

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SW-Motech Superbike race two

Race two was held on a drying track, with all riders fitting slick tyres – which made for a cautious opening before the intensity was dialled up as more dry lines appeared.

The race eventually boiled down to a five-rider arm wrestle between West, Waters, Pearson, Nahlous and Halliday, with Pearson spending most time at the front.

However, on the penultimate lap West made a decisive move to hit the lead, and then pinned his ears back over the final 4.448km to win his first Superbike race in his 61st start.

Meanwhile, Waters roared past Pearson at the death knell for the second time in as many races, with the duo finishing second and third ahead of Halliday, Nahlous, Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha), Jones, Cameron Dunker (MotoGo Yamaha), Stauffer and Allerton.

Allerton (190pts) remains fourth in the standings, but now has the in-form Pearson (185pts) on his hammer. Dunker is on 175pts.

Race two was a belter, with Superbike man of the moment Anthony West (#13) out front. Photo by RbMotoLens.

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California Superbike School: Track Days Coming Soon

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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California Superbike School: Track Days Coming Soon

Summer East Coast Tour Complete

Our summer East Coast tour is wrapped up. We visited Virginia, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh, and we’re already looking forward to returning next year. Here are some images from last month’s schools.

Lara, Keison, and Jerry are the Student Services crew. Photo CSS

Remaining 2025 Schedule

Here are the remaining dates for 2025. We expect most if not all of them to sell out. Take a look, sign up, and come ride with us before winter.

Laguna Seca Two-Day Camp – September 4 & 5
Willow Springs Level Five Two-Day Camp – September 13 & 14
Thunderhill West Single Days – October 4 & 5
Sonoma Two-Day Camp – October 6 & 7
Streets of Willow Single Days – October 18 & 19
Streets of Willow Two-Day Race School – October 20 & 21
Las Vegas Two-Day Camp – November 1 & 2
Las Vegas Two-Day Camp – November 3 & 4

Students on track at Pitt Race. Photo eTech Photo

Streets of Willow Upgrades

Streets of Willow Springs has received major upgrades: a repaved skidpad, added curbing, new chicanes on the back straight, etc. We will get to see this in person shortly and let you know what we think.

Two spots have opened for the Level V Two-Day Camp on September 13–14, and a few spots remain for the Single Day schools on October 20–21. The Race School is full. We’ll be among the first to ride the upgraded facilities, and our coaches are eager to get on track.

Two students through the esses at VIR. Photo eTech Photo

Level V at Willow

The Level V program is focused and structured:

Day One covers body positioning.
Day Two focuses on braking, with new drills designed to refine corner entry speed and avoid over-slowing.

This special program runs September 13–14 and is open to any graduate of Level 1 or higher. With only two groups of 10 riders and a 2:1 student-to-coach ratio, the attention and feedback are exceptional.

As mentioned, two spots just opened—call the office if you’d like to join: 800-530-3350.

Student followed by their coach at Pitt Race. Photo eTech Photo

Graduate Victories

Superbike School graduate Bradley Ray has won an impressive 11 races this season in the British Superbike Championship.

Quiz Corner

Last Month’s Question:

What element(s) of physics explain why a motorcycle will not change direction if pressure is put into the side of the gas tank, with no shift of mass?

Answer: The force remains internal. Since you and the bike are a connected system, pushing inward on the tank is just you pushing against yourself. It doesn’t apply an external force through the tires to the ground, which is required to change direction.

Winner: Ben from Indiana

This Month’s Question:

In our field of vision, how many degrees are in sharp detail?

Reply with your answer to enter a drawing to win a shirt, hat, or book!

Long time coach James Toohey. Photo eTech Photo

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We want to see your riding shots! Send in your photos and we’ll share them with the CSS community.

Here’s one from Fred—looking good!

Student photo submission at The Ridge. Photo eTech Photo

Recent Feedback

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Revzilla Article

Zack from Revzilla wrote an article about his experience at our Two-Day Camp. It’s interesting to note how his perspective shifted from outsider to participant, reflecting on his own riding and growth.

Read the Article

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From the Archives

Here’s a photo of Keith with New York Yankees legend Reggie Jackson, who joined us at Willow Springs in 1988.

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WorldSBK: Race Two Results From France

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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Toprak Razgatlioglu won World Superbike Race Two Sunday at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR, the 2024 WorldSuperbike Champion won the 21-lap race by 8.087 seconds.

Nicolo Bulega was the runner-up on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, and Alex Lowes was third on his Bimota by Kawasaki KB998 Rimini.

Bulega’s teammate, Alvaro Bautista crossed the finish line fourth.

Razgatlioglu’s teammate, Michael van der Mark was fifth.

Danilo Petrucci crossed the finish line 8th on his Barni Spark Racing Team Ducati Panigale V4R.

American Garrett Gerloff went from 23rd on the grid to 11th at the finish on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Toprak Razgatlioglu leads the championship with 469 points, 39 ahead of Nicolo Bulega who has 430 points. Danilo Petrucci is third with 260 points.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Four hat tricks in a row for Razgatlioglu ahead of Alex Lowes, who lands a trio of weekend podiums for Bimota.

Razgatlioglu earns BMW’s 50^th win, raising his tally to 12 straight wins, one short of his 2024 record

In the final race of the entire paddock’s weekend, the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship took on its second race at the French Round’s Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Already having established himself as the circuit’s most successful rider via his 10^th race win in the morning’s Tissot Superpole Race, Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) won emphatically for his 75^th career WorldSBK win. Following him onto the rostrum, Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) punched their tickets onto the podium behind ‘El Turco’. #11 finished in second, making the Bulega-Razgatlioglu 1-2 the pair with the second-most joint podium appearances, behind only Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) and Chaz Davies. Taking home bronze from France, Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) earned his 50^th career podium.

TOPRAK’S TALLY UP TO 11: ‘El Turco’ is now two races away from equalling the record for consecutive wins, which he set last year

At lights out, Razgatlioglu took the holeshot ahead of Bulega, Alex, and Jonathan Rea, who shot up from P7. It was smooth sailing for the defending Champion, who cruised to his fourth consecutive hat trick this season. Bulega earned his 23^rd podium of the season; however, his second place saw him finish behind Razgatlioglu for the 27^th time in his career. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) placed Bimota on the podium for the third time this weekend, an accomplishment that hasn’t been seen since Stephane Mertens and Davide Tardozzi cumulatively earned three at Hockenheim in 1988.

REA BACK IN BUSINESS: the #65 fought for and briefly held P3 throughout the first half of the contest

Early on, Jonathan Rea not only defended his P5 from Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) behind him, but the six-time World Champion was climbing all over the back of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) for P4 through the first four laps. The fastest he has looked all season so far, the Ulsterman nipped at his heels, corner after corner; however, he seemed to lack the pace to overtake the #9. In front of them, Alex Lowes ran wide, and ‘Petrux’ seized the opportunity to take P3. On Turn 5 of Lap 8, Rea split between the middle of the two riders on the approach to the corner to take third place for himself. For the next several laps, the #22 and #65 riders fought tooth and nail for the last podium spot until Lowes sailed forward for his third straight podium. The Northern Irishman’s pace dwindled, falling behind Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) and longtime rival Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) for a P6 finish.

BAUTISTA CLIMBS BACK UP THE ORDER: P14 to P4 for the two-time World Champion

After starting P14 on the fifth row, Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) had climbed to P9 by lap 7. After a dramatic double overtake on Lap 14, he climbed further to P6 and finished his recovery run in P4. Magny-Cours was a breath of fresh air for van der Mark, whose second P5 of the weekend came in Race 2 for his best results in 18 races. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) placed P7 in Race 2 for his best result of the weekend.

PETRUCCI DROPS IN PACE: The #9’s high of P3 turned to a P8 finish

Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) started from P4 and ran ahead of Rea and the Bimota #22 in P3 for the first quarter of the race. However, the veteran Italian’s pace dropped off late and saw him finish in P8. Four laps into the contest, Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) had climbed nine positions up to P13 after starting in P22, gaining a further four positions before crossing the finish line to finish in P9. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) keeps his top 10 streak alive, now four in a row for the #77.

POINTSCORERS: Gerloff finishes P11 despite P23 start

Like Bautista and Locatelli in front of him, American rider Garrett Gerloff (Kawasaki WorldSBK Team) rode well to recover points. He placed P11 after starting at the back of the grid in P23. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) fell back to P12 after starting in P8; however still scored points ahead of Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) in P13, Tarran Mackenzie (MGM BONOVO Racing Team) in P15, and Sergio Garcia in P15.

IANNONE FALLS OUT OF POINTS AFTER SUPERPOLE RACE P6: The experienced Italian has struggled for consistent form in 2025

Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) tumbled out of the points to P16 after being assessed a Long Lap Penalty by FIM WorldSBK Stewards for course cutting. Bahattin Sofuoglu (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) finished P17, just 0.297s behind Iannone. Finally, Zaqhwan Zaidi (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team finished in P18.

PIT LANE EARLY BIRDS: Sam Lowes, Rabat, Rinaldi, Vickers, Montella all DNF

Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) was the first rider to retire, as the #14 suffered a tech issue and retired on Lap 7. Later, Tito Rabat (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) retired before Michael Rinaldi (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and Ryan Vickers (Motocorsa Racing) also returned to the garages early. Lastly, Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) retired after completing 15 laps.

The top six from the WorldSBK Race 2: Full results here!

1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team)

2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +8.087s

3. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +12.123s

4. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +13.806s

5. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +16.293s

6. Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +17.039s

Fastest lap: Toprak Razgatlioglu (BMW) – 1’36.102s

Championship standings

1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) 469 points

2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 430

3. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) 260

4. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Maxus Yamaha) 236

5. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 230

6. Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) 163

That’s all folks! See you next time at Aragon! Tune in with the WorldSBK VideoPass! Now 50% off!

WSSP: Race Two Results From Magny-Cours

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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Stefano Manzi won FIM Supersport World Championship Race Two Sunday at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF R9, the Italian won the 19-lap race by 0.554 second.

Can Oncu was the runner-up on his Blu Cru Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9, 8.839 seconds ahead of third place finisher, Tom Booth-Amos on his PTR Triumph Street Triple RS 765.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise crashed his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2 on Turn 3 and Did Not Finish (DNF).

Stefano Manzi leads the championship with 344 points, 69 ahead of Can Oncu who has 275 points. Tom Booth-Amos is third with 214 points.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Manzi pours it on late for last lap overtake on Oncu as Booth-Amos returns to the podium.

YAMAHA CLINCHES MANUFACTURERS’ TITLE: Yamaha moves ahead of Honda for most successful WorldSSP manufacturer!

It’s curtains for the FIM Supersport World Championship’s French Round as the field returns to the garages after their thrilling Race 2. The Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours saw Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) win the round’s final race, finishing ahead of Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) and Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) who earn their 28^th and ninth career WorldSSP podiums respectively. With their riders’ pair of podiums, Yamaha are crowned Manufacturers’ Champions after very strong seasons from riders like Manzi, Oncu, and Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA).

PUTTING THE HAMMER DOWN: Oncu looked to have his sixth win in the bag, until Manzi opened the gas to leave France on a four race win streak

Oncu led Manzi into T1 ahead of fellow Yamahas Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team). By Lap 4, Oncu had put more than three seconds between himself and Manzi behind him. Manzi gave chase at the head of Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse), Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) behind him. Oncu continued to cruise ahead of the pack, looking like he was on his way to his first race win since Donington. Stefano Manzi had other plans, however. He was having a solitary ride in P2 until he decided to hit the afterburners, and lap after lap, he made up time on the Turk. By the final lap, he was within a bike length’s distance of the #61, and in the final sector of the final lap, overtook his title rival for his ninth win of the season. Jeremy Alcoba showed impressive pace as he ran in the podium places early on, appearing as though he would earn Kawasaki their first WorldSSP podium since Race 2 at Jerez 2023. Unfortunately for the rider in green and his team, Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) made a move near the race’s midpoint after starting from the fourth row and shuffled the Spaniard into P4.

With their P1 and P2 finishes, Yamaha has locked down the 2025 Manufacturer’s title. The Japanese manufacturer now stands alone atop the WorldSSP leaderboards as they have earned more poles, podiums, wins, fastest laps, and now, titles than any other manufacturer. Honda was tied with 10 this season; however, now earning their 11^th title, Yamaha can now call themselves the kings of WorldSSP.

SIX DIFFERENT NATIONS IN TOP SIX: Turkey, Italy. Britain, Spain, France, and Denmark were all represented among the fastest riders

Honda rider and home hero Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) placed P5 again on French soil. The home track advantage suited him, as he earned his best result of the season, his best result in the last 29 races. Denmark’s Simon Jespersen (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) made a return to his Balaton top six form after an unfortunate P25 after crashing in Race 1 here. Having started from the second row, Jespersen placed P6. Filippo Farioli (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) was the fastest of the MV Agusta bikes, placing P7.

OETTL FINDING CONSISTENCY: The #65 is increasingly finding top ten pace

Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) will close his French weekend in P8, the German rider now having earned top tens in all but one of the last ten races. Jaume Masia’s (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) P9 is an improvement from his Race 1 DNF; however, he will look to get back to his podium form seen earlier this season in the remaining three rounds. Oli Bayliss (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) outpaced Marcel Schroetter (WRP Racing) by 0.147s to write his name in with the top 10 finishers.

MAHIAS AND CARICASULO COME TO GRIEF: Mahias recovers to earn P13

Contact in Turn 5 between Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Federico Caricasulo (D34G WorldSSP Racing Team) on the first lap culminated in Mahias falling to the back of the order. Caricasulo dropped down to P21 and was later assessed a Long Lap Penalty by FIM WorldSBK Stewards for the collision. Despite the incident, Mahias was able to recover to score points in P13. Italian replacement rider Alberto Surra (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) looked strong, riding in P3 until he crashed out in Turn 3 of Lap 3. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) saw a premature end to what a very strong race was otherwise. A Turn 3 slide into the gravel on Lap 9 saw his podium hopes come crashing down.

The top six from the WorldSSP Race 2: Full results here!

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing)

2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.554s

3. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) +9.393s

4. Jeremy Alcoba (Kawasaki WorldSSP Team) +9.665s

5. Corentin Perolari (Honda Racing World Supersport) +9.985s

6. Simon Jespersen (Ecosantagata Althea Racing Team) +10.817s

Fastest lap: Can Oncu (Yamaha) – 1’40.584s

Championship standings

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 344 points

2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) 275

3. Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) 214

4. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing VerdNatura) 191

5. Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) 178

6. Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) 163

Be sure to catch the next instalment of WorldSSP action next round: in the Tissot Aragon Round! Watch live or on demand with the WorldSBK VideoPass! Now 50% off!

MotoGP : World Championship Race Results From Barcelona

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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MotoGP : World Championship Race Results From Barcelona

Alex Marquez won the MotoGP World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his BK8 Gresini Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on Michelin control tires, the Spaniard won the 24-lap race by 1.740 seconds.

Marc Marquez was the runner-up on his Lenovo Team Ducati Desmosedici GP25.

Enea Bastianini placed third on his Red Bull KTM Tech3 RC16.

Pedro Acosta crossed the finish line fourth on his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16.

Fabio Quartararo finished fifth on his Monster Energy Yamaha YZR-M1.

M. Marquez’s teammate, Francesco Bagnaia finished the race seventh.

Marc Marquez leads the championship with 487 points, 182 ahead of Alex Marquez who has 305 points. Francesco Bagnaia is third with 237 points.

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More from a press release issued by Dorna:

Redemption: Alex Marquez fends off Marc Marquez for Barcelona glory. The #73 banishes his Sprint demons to hold off the #93 for a stunning home turf win as Bastianini completes the Catalan GP rostrum.

Heartache on Saturday, elation on Sunday. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) banished his Barcelona Sprint demons to fend off the challenge of Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) to earn a phenomenal 25-point haul on home turf, as the #93’s unbeaten run ends at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia. It’s still a hard-earned P2 for the championship leader, but it’s a result that means the title race rolls on to at least the Japanese GP. Behind the jostling brothers, P3 went to Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) as the Italian secures his debut Sunday podium with KTM.

THE START: MARC GRABS EARLY LEAD

Despite a decent enough launch from pole position, Marc won the Marquez battle into Turn 1 to earn an early lead from P3 on the grid, as Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) got another lightning launch from the middle of the second row to grab P3. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) was P4, with Bastianini P5 as two Italians then fell out of contention at Turn 1 on Lap 2.

Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing), up the inside of Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team), made small contact with his VR46 Academy stablemate and ultimately lost control and slid out. Trying to avoid Bezzecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) then locked the front end of his GP25, and that caused the #49 to crash moments after too. Both riders were OK, but it was podium hopes over for the duo.

ALEX HITS THE FRONT

At the front, a change for the lead on Lap 4. Alex Marquez made a classic Turn 1 move stick on the #93, and now, Marc Marquez had Acosta and Bastianini looking to attack. At this stage, Quartararo was busy defending P5 from Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) and compatriot Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR), the trio were a second behind the top four on Lap 6 of 24.

On Lap 7, Brad Binder’s (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) weekend ended at Turn 7 as the South African crashed from P10, one place behind a fast-starting Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team). From P22 on the grid, Pecco was up to P9 and just over three seconds away from the lead, and a lap later, the double MotoGP World Champion was past Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and lapping in P8 – a great recovery ride so far.

ENEA MOVES PAST ACOSTA

By the time we’d clicked onto Lap 10, the top four were 2.1s up the road from the fight for fifth, which was now being led by Zarco. And the rider ahead of the HRC star was now Acosta, because Bastianini made a move on his KTM buddy to climb into P3. The gap to Marc Marquez was 0.8s, so what did ‘The Beast’ have up his sleeve in the victory chase?

Zarco’s great outing then came to a premature end at the tricky Turn 10 on Lap 11, so that now meant Marini was promoted into the top five, 3.4s away from Acosta’s rear Michelin soft tyre. At the front, Alex Marquez continued to lead by 0.5s, but it was Bastianini who was the fastest rider on circuit now – the Italian had a couple of tenths in his back pocket at this stage of the Grand Prix.

On Lap 14, Acosta lost the best part of a second to the top three and now sat well over a second behind the podium fight. Was that soft rear tyre starting to cry no more? It appeared so. Acosta quickly dropped to three seconds adrift as Alex Marquez, Marc Marquez and Bastianini continued to race in the 1:40 bracket.

MARQUEZ VS MARQUEZ FOR VICTORY

With one KTM now out of victory contention, was another beginning to fade? Bastianini was now struggling to keep tabs on the Marquez brothers as the top two dropped into the low 1:40s. On Lap 19 of 24, it looked like we were strapping ourselves in for an Alex vs Marc battle for Barcelona honours.

Fair play to both. They were a second faster than anyone else on track with five laps to go and on Lap 20 of 24, a couple of small mistakes came the way of Marc Marquez to hand Alex Marquez a 0.8s advantage. That was down to 0.7s a lap later, but with three to go, Alex Marquez was controlling things very well.

Two to go. The gap? Just above a second. How’re your nerves, Alex? One more lap, and the gap had risen further to 1.3s. Surely this was redemption done after his Sprint crash? Half a lap down and no mistakes were made. Turn 10, yesterday’s nightmare spot? Done. And around the final few corners, Alex Marquez took the chequered flag 1.7s clear of Marc Marquez to win for the second time in MotoGP – and at a special venue too. Marc Marquez’s unreal victory run does come to an end, but #93 will be chuffed enough to earn P2 in front of his home fans and bring home a 1-2 for the Marquez’. Bastianini’s efforts were rewarded with his first Sunday podium for KTM, a top ride from ‘The Beast’.

YOUR POINTS SCORERS IN BARCELONA

Acosta faded big style in the second half of the Grand Prix but the #37 held onto P4, as Quartararo won the fight for P5. Ogura enjoyed a superb last couple of laps to climb into P6, that’s the rookie’s first top six result since Thailand. Bagnaia’s comeback ended with a P7 and although that’s not the result the #63 wants on paper, from where he started, that’s a very respectable ride.

Marini’s performance was also noteworthy. P8 doesn’t tell the full tale as HRC continue to prove they’re well on their way back, as Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) hands Yamaha a double top 10 following the Portuguese rider’s P9 result. P10 went to reigning World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing), while Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team), Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol), Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3), Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP), and Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) picked up at least a point in Barcelona.

MISANO, YOU’RE UP

Well, Marc Marquez now mathematically can’t clinch the title next week in Misano, so it’ll be full focus on who can clinch victory at another classic venue on our globetrotting tour.

MotoGP Catalan GP results!

Moto2 : World Championship Race Results From Barcelona

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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Moto2 : World Championship Race Results From Barcelona

Daniel Holgado won the FIM Moto2 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Riding his CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard won the 21-lap race by 2.500 seconds.

Jake Dixon was the runner-up on his Elf Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.

Daniel Muñoz was a close third on his Red Bull KTM Ajo Kalex.

Championship point leader Manuel Gonzalez finished fourth on his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex.

Izan Guevara took fifth on his BLUCRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.

American Joe Roberts finished Sunday’s race 12th on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.

Manuel Gonzalez leads the championship with 217 points, 38 ahead of Aron Canet who has 179 points. Diogo Moreira is third with 175 points.

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Holgado flawless for majestic maiden Moto2™ victory in Barcelona. The top rookie in the Championship added his name to the winners’ list with a perfect Grand Prix at home.

Leading every lap, commanding the Grand Prix and taking his first victory, there’s only one word that can describe Daniel Holgado’s (CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team) Catalan GP: perfect. Blasting off from pole and making it look easy, the #27 became the ninth different winner of the season ahead of Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and super-sub Daniel Muñoz (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in a tense 21-lapper. Elsewhere, Manuel Gonzalez (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) extends his advantage to 38 after a disastrous Sunday for his rivals.

A lightning getaway from polesitter Holgado saw him snatch the holeshot and lead the opening laps ahead of Dixon. At Turn 4 on the opening lap, the #96’s teammate Filip Salac (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) was forced out wide and into the gravel whilst further around the corner, a fast-starting Ayumu Sasaki’s (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP) Grand Prix was over, crashing out. Settling down on Lap 3, Holgado headed Dixon whilst Muñoz gave chase in third, continuing his impressive showing ahead of Izan Guevara (BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2) and Championship leader Gonzalez in P5.

At the start of Lap 6, Muñoz’s charge continued as he bounced through into second ahead of Dixon under braking for Turn 1. At half distance, Salac was taken out further behind by Jorge Navarro (KLINT Forward Factory Team) at Turn 1 whilst at Turn 7, it was a fast crash for Aron Canet (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego), dinting his title hopes with Gonzalez up in P5. On Lap 16, Gonzalez attempted to pass Guevara at Turn 1 but went wide and thus lost the place but a lap later, made it work and secured fourth.

Back at the front, Holgado’s impressive ride continued, pulling out a 2.5s gap to Muñoz. The replacement rider was starting to come under pressure from a resurgent Dixon, just half a second between them before on the penultimate lap, the Brit took P2 at Turn 1. Further back in P12, Diogo Moreira’s (Italtrans Racing Team) weekend got worse as he was issued a Long Lap Penalty for exceeding track limits.

One Aspar rider may have taken their first win back at Balaton Park and it was the same again but for the other side of the box. A flawless ride from Holgado saw him take a lights-to-flag victory, a first in Moto2 and becoming the ninth different winner of 2025. Dixon held off Muñoz for a first podium since Germany whilst Muñoz’s is his first ever. Gonzalez extends his Championship lead with P4 ahead of Guevara who matched his season’s-best in fifth.

Celestino Vietti (Beta Tools SpeedRS Team) was next up ahead of teammate Alonso Lopez whilst David Alonso (CFMOTO Impulse Aspar Team) surged through from 25^th to eighth. Collin Veijer (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing Lino Sonego) rounded out the top ten. Moreira’s penalty left him 14^th, a blow to his title aspirations.

Nine winners in 2025, will we welcome a tenth at Misano next week? Don’t bet against it!

Moto2 Catalan GP results!

WorldWCR: Race Two Results From France

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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Beatriz Neila won Race Two of the World Women’s Circuit Racing at Magny-Cours, France. Riding her Ampito Crescent Yamaha YZF-R7 on Pirelli control tires, Neila won the 11-lap race by 0.314 second.

Chloe Jones was the runner-up on her GR Motosport Yamaha YZF-R7.

Lucie Boudesseul was third on her GMT94 Yamaha YZF-R7, 0.458 behind race winner Neila.

American Mallory Dobbs finished 10th on her Diva Racing Yamaha YZF-R7 and American Sonya Lloyd got 21st on her Team Trasimeno Yamaha YZF-R7.

Maria Herrera leads the championship with 210 points, 6 ahead of Beatriz Neila who has 204 points. Roberta Ponziani is third with 136 points.

Results WWCR race 2

ChampionshipStandings WWCR

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

MAGNY-COURS MAGIC: Neila stuns in late Race 2 comeback in one of the best races of the WorldWCR season so far.

WorldWCR action went down to the final corner in Neila’s dramatic win

The chequered flag has waved on WorldWCR’s French Round at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Their Race 2 saw Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) return to the top of the podium, taking home her fourth win of the season. British rookie Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) keeps her strong form rolling, earning her fourth consecutive podium. Lastly, rookie and home hero Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) took home third place, earning her first WorldWCR podium to the elation of home fans.

FIVE-RIDER THRILLER: TITLE RIVALS AND ROOKIES LAY IT ALL ON THE LINE

Herrera got out in front for the holeshot into the opening corner, until Jones took back the lead at Turn 5. Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) gave chase behind the pair, closing the gap as the race entered its third lap. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) went toe to toe in the first four laps; the pair battled for P4 as they made up the back of the lead group. The pair closed the gap by the halfway point of the race, making it a five-rider free-for-all and going five-wide on the straight in Laps 5 and 6.

With three laps to go, the front five found themselves separated by less than three-quarters of a second, home hero Boudesseul leading ahead of Herrera, Jones, Ponziani, and Neila in that order. In the penultimate lap, current title runner-up Neila laid down a decisive lap, taking the lead after starting Lap 10 from P5. Jones made a late attack in the final sector, yet final chicane heroics by Neila earned her the top spot on the podium.

RARE P4 FOR HERRERA: Riders’ Championship leader will take only 13 points from Race 2

As the dust settled from the five-rider melee, Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) found herself off the podium for the first time this season, placing P4. Herrera’s 18-point lead has been cut to just six points ahead of the season’s final round, making for what will be a thrilling conclusion at Jerez. Herrera’s teammate Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) finished with P5 just 0.077s behind the #6. Spanish rookie Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) was the fastest of the riders behind the lead group. The #20 will look back on France fondly, earning a new personal best placement of P6.

LEWIS’S RECOVERY RIDE: P14 to P7 finish

Avalon Lewis (Carl Cox Motorsports) started the race with a head full of steam, having made up seven positions to take P7 after her P14 grid start position. Justine Pedemonte (MDS) made it back-to-back top eight results in her wildcard weekend at Magny-Cours, ahead of Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) in P9 and American Mallory Dobbs (Diva Racing), who finished P10 for the second time in two races.

The top six from the WorldWCR Race 2: Full results here!

1. Beatriz Neila (Ampito Crescent Yamaha)

2. Chloe Jones (GR Motosport) +0.130s

3. Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) +0.458s

4. Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) +0.580s

5. Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) +0.657s

6. Natalia Rivera (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) +7.659s

Fastest lap: Chloe Jones – 1’51.414s, new lap record

Championship standings:

1 Maria Herrera (Klint Forward Racing Team) 210

2. Beatriz Nelia (Ampito Crescent Yamaha) 204

3 Roberta Ponziani (Klint Forward Racing Team) 136

4. Chloe Jones (GR Motorsport) 133

5. Sara Sanchez (Terra & Vita GRT Yamaha WorldWCR Team) 111

6 Lucie Boudesseul (GMT94-YAMAHA) 87

7. Pakita Ruiz (PR46+1 Racing Team) 80

8. Avalon Lewis (Carl Cox Motorsports) 72

9. Astrid Madrigal (Pons Italika Racing FIMLA) 68

10. Tayla Relph (Full Throttle Racing) 59

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WorldSBK: Superpole Race Results From France

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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WorldSBK: Superpole Race Results From France

Toprak Razgatlioglu won the World Superbike Superpole Race Sunday morning at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team M1000RR, the Turkish racer won the 10-lap race by 3.712 seconds.

Nicolo Bulega was the runner-up on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, and Alex Lowes was third on his Bimota by Kawasaki KB998 Rimini.

Danilo Petrucci finished his race fourth on his Barni Spark Racing Ducati V4R.

American Garrett Gerloff finished 14th on his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

Results superpole race wsbk
ChampionshipStandings WSBK

More from a press release issued by Dorna:

ELEVEN IN A ROW: Razgatlioglu extends winning streak ahead of Bulega, back-to-back podiums for Bimota.

The Turkish star dominated the race for his 10h win at Magny-Cours

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is off to the races in France as the chequered flag waves on the first half of Sunday’s race doubleheader. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) took the top tier of the rostrum in the Tissot Superpole Race, leading Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) and Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) across the line. The podium spells Bulega’s 46^th career rostrum finish. Alex Lowes secured his second consecutive podium, marking his 49^th career podium and tying him with Carlos Checa for 17^th all-time in WorldSBK podiums.

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN: Razgatlioglu can now call himself the most successful rider at Magny-Cours

Bulega screamed off the line to take the holeshot from Razgatlioglu; however, the defending Champion quickly reinstated himself on top of the field in the opening lap at Turn 5. On Lap 4, Turn 15, Bulega ran very deep into the corner and fell to P4 behind brothers Sam Lowes (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team), then Alex Lowes. #11 took back his P2 position from the brothers. Unfortunately for #14, Lap 7 saw the end of his race as he slid off into the gravel on Turn 2, the Brit crashing out from fourth place. From there, the gaps widened between the front three riders, and by the final lap, Razgatlioglu saw the chequered flag first, followed by Bulega and Alex Lowes. ‘El Turco’s win brings another pair of records to his name, the #1 is now the first rider ever to have at least 10 wins at three different circuit, and is now the most successful rider at Magny-Cours as he tops Jonathan Rea’s (Pata Maxus Yamaha)’ standing record of nine wins.

VAN DER MARK P5: Best result since his home round six rounds ago

Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) couldn’t keep up with Alex Lowes to challenge him for the podium. Still, the future BMW rider ran away from current BMW rider Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) to claim P4 for his own. Behind him, the Dutchman defended his P5 starting position well, equalling his best result of the season, first earned in Assen’s Superpole Race. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata Go Eleven) had himself a much-improved P6 in the race, his best result since Cremona Race 1 back in the fourth round of the season.

TOUGH LUCK FOR BASSANI AND BAUTISTA: Penalty for the Italian sends Rea up to P7

Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) was the beneficiary of a one-position penalty applied to Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) by FIM WorldSBK Stewards for exceeding track limits on Turn 10 of the final lap. That decision boosted the Ulsterman to P7 on the session and knocked Bassani down to P8. Behind them, Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) took P9, just 0.151s behind Rea, who crossed the line in front of him. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) finished P10, missing the points by a single position. The consistency is a step in the right direction for the Swiss rider, who now has three top ten finishes in a row. Yari Montella (Barni Spark Racing Team) started well, riding in the point-scoring positions until he took the first of his Long Lap Penalties, culminating in a P15 finish for the Turkish rookie. Bautista suffers another DNF at Magny-Cours after ending Saturday’s Race 1 from the gravel as well. His spill took place at Turn 5 in his sixth Lap, retiring shortly after.

The top nine from the WorldSBK Tissot Superpole Race, full results here!

1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team)

2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +3.712s

3. Alex Lowes (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +7.674s

4. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +8.854s

5. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) +9.660s

6. Andrea Iannone (Team Pata GoEleven) +10.287s

7. Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) +11.527s

8. Axel Bassani (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) +11.700s

9. Xavi Vierge (Honda HRC) +11.851s

Fastest lap: Toprak Razgatlioglu (BMW) – 1’35.500s, new lap record

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Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Barcelona

Mathilde Gasnier

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September 7, 2025

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Moto3: World Championship Race Results From Barcelona

Angel Piqueras won the FIM Moto3 World Championship race Sunday at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in Spain. Using his Pirelli-shod FRINSA MT Helmets MSI KTM, the Spaniard won the 18-lap race by just 0.081 second.

Championship point leader, Jose Antonio Rueda was the runner-up on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.

Taiyo Furusato was third, just 0.156 second behind race winner Piqueras, on his Team Asia Honda.

David Almansa crossed the finish line fourth on his Leopard Racing Honda and his teammate Adrian Fernandez was fifth.

Jose Antonio Rueda leads the championship with 270 points, 64 ahead of Angel Piqueras who has 206 points. Maximo Quiles is third with 168 points.

Classification race moto3
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Piqueras pounces to claim crucial win in Barcelona. The #36 beats Rueda and Furusato to bring the championship chase a little closer after Round 15.

It’s a victory that could prove crucial come the end of the season for Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) as the Spaniard wins an intense Moto3 battle in Barcelona, as the #36 cuts five points off Jose Antonio Rueda’s (Red Bull KTM Ajo) championship lead after the latter recovered from a Long Lap penalty to collect P2. Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) may have been passed at the final corner but the Japanese star held on to pick up P3 to earn his second podium of the season.

From his debut pole position, David Almansa (Leopard Racing) held onto P1 into Turn 1 as Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) made a great start from ninth to climb into an early P4 behind Almansa, Joel Kelso (LEVEL-UP MTA) and David Muñoz (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP), meanwhile, Piqueras lost out at the start and dropped to P6 from the front row, as the Spaniard’s title rival Rueda took his Long Lap penalty at the start of Lap 3, which dropped the #99 from P5 to P15.

After a sluggish start, Piqueras bullied his way into P3 by the end of Lap 4, with Rueda back up to P10 and well inside the lead gaggle of riders at the same point. Meanwhile, Almansa was doing a lot of the leading and by Lap 7, the #22 was still sitting at the front of the freight train – but there were 14 hungry Moto3 riders swarming. And one of those was Quiles, and the Hungarian GP winner took over the race lead baton at the start of Lap 9, as Rueda stalked his way up to the top five. But Almansa, and then Piqueras, bit straight back on Quiles to demote the star rookie to P3.

And on Lap 11, Rueda swooped into the lead for the first time. Now, what was the response? Well for Quiles, Turn 1 saw the Aspar rider run wide after running in hot and that cost him time – podium contention to P14, how costly would that be?

With four laps to go, Rueda was 0.5s clear of a pack that were scrapping behind for track position. At this stage it was Almansa in P2, Piqueras in P3, Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) in P4, Furusato in P5 and Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) – from the back of the grid – in P6 after Muñoz made a small error on the exit of Turn 2.

So with two laps to go, the threat of Rueda breaking clear had vanished. Piqueras was right with his title rival, as the top 10 were locked together heading onto the last lap. And it was all change at Turn 1. Piqueras grabbed the lead and Rueda was suddenly P4 behind Furusato and Almansa, as Rueda lunged at Turn 5 – but it didn’t work. Turn 10 then came but still, Piqueras fended off the threat from behind. At the final corner, after getting back into P3 earlier on in the lap, Rueda lunged Valentino Rossi style up the inside of Furusato to pinch P2 away from the Japanese rider, but it was Piqueras who secured a crucial victory ahead of the World Championship leader.

Furusato did hold onto P3 to earn his first podium finish since Qatar, while the Leopard duo of Almansa and Fernandez narrowly missed out on a top three in P4 and P5 respectively. Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) crossed the line in P6 ahead of Kelso and Muñoz, with Yamanaka and Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) rounding out the top 10.

Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse) was a solid P11 on his return, while Quiles had to settle for P12 after his late mistake at Turn 1. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) and Marcos Uriarte (LEVELUP-MTA) picked up the final points in Barcelona.

And with today’s results in Barcelona, KTM have been crowned Moto3 Constructors’ World Champions – congratulations to all on another fantastic season!

Moto3 race results!

SMX: Lawrence Wins Playoff 1 in Truncated Postseason Opener

September 7, 2025

zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway kicked off the postseason racing for the third time since the SMX World Championship was launched in 2023. Photo credit: Feld Motor Sports

Concord, N.C., Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence kicked off the postseason with a victory at Playoff 1 of the 2025 SMX World Championship™. The two-moto format of the postseason was interrupted by lightening near the zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Both classes scored their overall results based solely on their first moto finishes due to the second motos being called because of continued lightening in the area and diminishing daylight. Jett Lawrence, the defending two-time SMX World Champion and recently-crowned 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, led from start to finish in the single 20-mintue plus one lap 450SMX Class moto.

The SMX Next class, comprised of up-and-coming amateur athletes, completed their qualifying earlier in the day and were ready to compete in their one-moto format. Due to the event being called early, the young racers will now line up according to their Concord qualifying results – on Friday, September 12^th in St. Louis at The Dome at America’s Center. The class will then compete on Saturday in St. Louis as planned for the SMX Next World Championship race.

Earning second place overall at Charlotte was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton; he gained 22 points toward the ultimate championship title after coming in seeded in sixth position. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac recovered from a late-race crash while running in second position to nab the final spot on the podium. In the 250SMX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan benefitted from his strong drive to win; he pushed for the moto victory, not then knowing it would pay full event points after the second motos being called.

“It’s getting to the point where it’s just close to the limit, because right now you can’t really push the track at all. It can catch you really quickly if you compress the suspension too hard, and [if you] clip those ruts, especially. So, you’re just trying to play it smart and run the risk versus reward [balance]. So [I was] just really trying to get a flow and keep my laps as consistent as possible.” – Jett Lawrence, following Moto 1.

“It’s funny, I thought I had the Holeshot, and I just blew the first turn. Jett got underneath me, and I was probably 4th or 5th behind Ken [Roczen] and just had to work my way up. Eli went down, which gave me a gift, but I felt pretty good actually. I felt like I was gelling with the track. I’m not gonna lie, it’s probably one of the sketchiest tracks I’ve ever ridden, just with the kickers and all these weird things, and the dirt is so soft. So, I was trying to not be conservative, but try and be safe as well. Jett rode awesome. I reeled him in a little bit, but he’s pretty smart, and we were gauging each other. So, good moto, and [I’ll] try and get another good start, try and hold it this time, and see what we can do.” – Chase Sexton, after the moto, when riders expected a second moto later in the day.

“I’m not sure if it was [too much] acceleration or if it was the front end that tucked there; either way I was maybe a little impatient. I moved out [to a different line] after that, I should have been using the cushion. Try to live and learn. Overall, felt really good… The back motocross section is something like I’ve never seen. It’s fun, it’s technical, but at the same time it is gnarly.” – Eli Tomac, asked about what caused his tip-over in the race.

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Haiden Deegan Captures 250SMX Class Victory and Extends Title Points Lead

In 250SMX Class racing, two-time SMX World Champion in the class Haiden Deegan recovered from a poor start to start the post-season with a dominating win. Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker nabbed the holeshot and pulled a huge gap on the field. Hammaker gave up the top spot with two laps remaining but held off Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Levi Kitchen at the end. Due to a cross-flag penalty, Kitchen was docked one position and was awarded fourth place in the moto. Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jo Shimoda, who crashed early during a pass attempt for the lead, recovered brilliantly from outside the top ten to take the final podium spot.

“If they want to send us in the mud, that’s cool. Either way, we’re chillin’. I’m a racer, we’ll figure it out. I mean, I’ve heard a lot of people complaining about the track today, which I think is BS because we’re professional athletes and I think you got to figure it out. So, no problem with the track and if we gotta race, we gotta race, and if we don’t then I’ll take the dub. I’m not gonna say it was an easy dub, because it was a hard race.” – Haiden Deegan, interviewed during the weather delay.

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SMX World Championship Playoff 2 will deliver more racing excitement next Saturday, September 13^th, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO. The city has hosted 26 Monster Energy AMA Supercross events but this will be the first postseason event at the venue that is renowned by racers for its excellent dirt. The intensity ratchets up with a double points payout in St. Louis, which is followed by the triple-payout Final on Saturday, September 20^th when the Championship returns to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. When the dust settles on the season, the 450SMX Champion will receive a one-million-dollar payout, and the 250SMX World Champion will take home a $500,000 title win payout.

Every event in the SMX World Championship gives race fans incredible access to the athletes and the race team paddock. For fans looking for the ultimate race experience, nothing tops a SMX World Championship postseason race. General admission tickets, camping & travel packages, and VIP-level access opportunities are available now for the final two races of the series. Please go to supermotocross.com for more information.

Each SMX League event is available live and on-demand on Peacock, including live qualifying and pre-race coverage. Racing coverage can also be found on NBC, and USA Network. Live coverage in English and Spanish is available domestically on Telemundo Deportes YouTube, X or Facebook. International fans can watch live and on-demand, in English, Spanish, and French language through the SuperMotocross Video Pass (supermotocross.tv), currently 80% off.

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ASBK: Waters Extends Lead As Ecstatic West Lands Winning Blow

September 7, 2025

The top three overall in SW-Motech Superbike: (L to R) West, Waters and Pearson. Photo by RbMotoLens.

Veterans Josh Waters and Anthony West were the stars of a challenging round six of the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK) at Phillip Island on September 7.

Waters (McMartin Racing Ducati) and West (Addicted to Track Yamaha) shared victories in the two 11-lap races, the first one held on a wet circuit before conditions cleared in the afternoon as West broke through for his first win in the SW-Motech Superbike class – one day after also setting his maiden pole position.

Broc Pearson (DesmoSport Ducati) was also mightily impressive at Phillip Island, with his 2-3 scorecard securing third overall.

With Waters’ main championship rival Mike Jones (Yamaha Racing Team) unable to produce his normal front-running deeds, Waters has now extended his lead in the championship to 69pts (306 to 237) with two rounds remaining. West (234pts) is circling in third position ahead of round seven at One Raceway in Goulburn from October 3-5.

“That was a wild day, and in race two a lot of the other riders had nothing to lose, while I have a lot on my mind in terms of the championship,” said Waters. “I was getting carved up like a Sunday roast, but I was happy with the result and I’d like to thank my team and all of our sponsors for their support.”

Meanwhile, it was all about pure adulation for West.

“I don’t remember too much about race two, as there was just so much going on,” he said. “But some of the young guys were making me angry, which really fired me up to get the job done.

“This weekend has been awesome on so many levels.”

For Phillip Island results and updated championship standings, click here.

Round six of the Australian Superbike Championship is supported by the Victorian Government via its Significant Sporting Events Program.

SW-Motech Superbike race one

It was a just-in-time final salvo from Waters, who won his ninth SW-Motech Superbike race of an extraordinarily impressive season after passing long-time leader Pearson on the final blast down Gardner Straight. The final margin was 0.094 seconds after 11 laps on the sodden Phillip Island layout.

“I had so many moments in that race – I would have liked Broc to have slowed down!” said Waters.

Glenn Allerton – grimacing with an injured back which saw him sit out qualifying – was a brilliant third on his Superbike Advocates Racing Ducati after starting from the back of the grid.

West was fourth from Jones, Jonathan Nahlous (Omega Racing Team Yamaha), Oscar O’Donovan (Scott’s Motorcycles Kawasaki) in a stunning ASBK debut, and Ryan Yanko (Addicted to Track Yamaha).

Troy Herfoss (Yamaha Racing Team) didn’t make the start after a crash on his out lap – suffering a minor injury which was enough to end his day before it really got started – while others to get caught out in the slick conditions included Max Stauffer (Yamaha), Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha), Cru Halliday (Stop and Seal Ducati) and Ty Lynch (Yamaha).

Thirteen of the 18 riders made the distance.

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SW-Motech Superbike race two

Race two was held on a drying track, with all riders fitting slick tyres – which made for a cautious opening before the intensity was dialled up as more dry lines appeared.

The race eventually boiled down to a five-rider arm wrestle between West, Waters, Pearson, Nahlous and Halliday, with Pearson spending most time at the front.

However, on the penultimate lap West made a decisive move to hit the lead, and then pinned his ears back over the final 4.448km to win his first Superbike race in his 61st start.

Meanwhile, Waters roared past Pearson at the death knell for the second time in as many races, with the duo finishing second and third ahead of Halliday, Nahlous, Jack Favelle (Addicted to Track Yamaha), Jones, Cameron Dunker (MotoGo Yamaha), Stauffer and Allerton.

Allerton (190pts) remains fourth in the standings, but now has the in-form Pearson (185pts) on his hammer. Dunker is on 175pts.

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California Superbike School: Track Days Coming Soon

September 7, 2025

Photo courtesy California Superbike School — Coach Eric Anderson watches a student at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo CSS

Summer East Coast Tour Complete

Our summer East Coast tour is wrapped up. We visited Virginia, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh, and we’re already looking forward to returning next year. Here are some images from last month’s schools.

Remaining 2025 Schedule

Here are the remaining dates for 2025. We expect most if not all of them to sell out. Take a look, sign up, and come ride with us before winter.

Laguna Seca Two-Day Camp – September 4 & 5
Willow Springs Level Five Two-Day Camp – September 13 & 14
Thunderhill West Single Days – October 4 & 5
Sonoma Two-Day Camp – October 6 & 7
Streets of Willow Single Days – October 18 & 19
Streets of Willow Two-Day Race School – October 20 & 21
Las Vegas Two-Day Camp – November 1 & 2
Las Vegas Two-Day Camp – November 3 & 4

Streets of Willow Upgrades

Streets of Willow Springs has received major upgrades: a repaved skidpad, added curbing, new chicanes on the back straight, etc. We will get to see this in person shortly and let you know what we think.

Two spots have opened for the Level V Two-Day Camp on September 13–14, and a few spots remain for the Single Day schools on October 20–21. The Race School is full. We’ll be among the first to ride the upgraded facilities, and our coaches are eager to get on track.

Level V at Willow

The Level V program is focused and structured:

Day One covers body positioning.
Day Two focuses on braking, with new drills designed to refine corner entry speed and avoid over-slowing.

This special program runs September 13–14 and is open to any graduate of Level 1 or higher. With only two groups of 10 riders and a 2:1 student-to-coach ratio, the attention and feedback are exceptional.

As mentioned, two spots just opened—call the office if you’d like to join: 800-530-3350.

Graduate Victories

Superbike School graduate Bradley Ray has won an impressive 11 races this season in the British Superbike Championship.

Quiz Corner

Last Month’s Question:

What element(s) of physics explain why a motorcycle will not change direction if pressure is put into the side of the gas tank, with no shift of mass?

Answer: The force remains internal. Since you and the bike are a connected system, pushing inward on the tank is just you pushing against yourself. It doesn’t apply an external force through the tires to the ground, which is required to change direction.

Winner: Ben from Indiana

This Month’s Question:

In our field of vision, how many degrees are in sharp detail?

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Here’s one from Fred—looking good!

Recent Feedback

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Revzilla Article

Zack from Revzilla wrote an article about his experience at our Two-Day Camp. It’s interesting to note how his perspective shifted from outsider to participant, reflecting on his own riding and growth.

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From the Archives

Here’s a photo of Keith with New York Yankees legend Reggie Jackson, who joined us at Willow Springs in 1988.

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WorldSBK: Race Two Results From France

September 7, 2025

Lowes (22), Rea (65), Petrucci (9), Van der Mark (60) and Vierge (97) battling at Magny-Cours. Photo courtesy Dorna.